Something about the heavy, shiny metal has always attracted mankind. From our earliest history, the lure and acquisition of ...

Another election is in the books and none of the major presidential candidates made a stop here in the Coastal Bend. But it ...

Not until President James K. Polk announced Colonel Mason's report in his December 5, 1848 State of the Union address did Americans become believers. Suddenly, thousands of Americans (mostly men ...

From 1846 to 1848, the United States fought Mexico to acquire land ... Although many in Congress opposed the move, the United ...

Mississippi Rifle .54 caliber M1841 rifle, made under contract by Eli Whitney, 1849. This gun derives its nickname of the ...

In 1844, President James K. Polk ran on a Democratic platform that ... The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo sealed the American victory in 1848. In return for $15 million and the assumption of Mexican ...

Of the seven U.S. states up for grabs in the 2024 presidential election, Pennsylvania has the largest number of electors. Since 1972, the presidential candidate who won Pennsylvania has almost always ...

James Buchanan in the cabinet of President James K Polk. Image courtesy: Wikimedia Commons Buchanan ... saw America annex Texas and the breakout of the US-Mexico war. In 1848, Buchanan yet again ...

Republicans Scott Franklin, Daniel Webster and Laurel Lee, and Democrat Darren Soto had little trouble keeping their seats.

Melony Bell has ousted one of Polk County’s longest-serving elected officials ... Here are the live tallies from elections throughout the Sunshine State Edwards, 67, is a past president of the Florida ...

Take a closer look at America's presidents, from foundational figures to modern leaders, each bringing their vision, policies, and character to the White House. Discover the evolution of leadership in ...

For Polk County, that's polkelections.com. For the full story, click here. Election Day 2024 is here. Final voting for the general election will take place Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Polk ...